Dr. Marc Goldman works as an orthopedic surgeon. Before completing his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Goldman attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: shoulder surgery, total hip replacement, and wrist problems. Dr. Goldman has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and United Healthcare Plans are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Goldman accepts. He is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Medical City Hospital (Dallas). Dr. Goldman has an open panel.

Dr. Terry Gemas sees patients in Dallas, TX and Rockwall, TX. His medical specialties are hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Gemas include total shoulder replacement, knee arthritis, and minimally invasive knee surgery. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Gemas completed residency programs at St. Luke's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Patient ratings for Dr. Gemas average 4.5 stars out of 5. He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Paul Saadi is a spine surgeon and orthopedic surgeon in Dallas, TX. Dr. Saadi's average patient rating is 4.5 stars out of 5. Areas of expertise for Dr. Saadi include back pain, knee replacement, and minimally invasive surgery. He honors Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare Plans, and more. After attending Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school, Dr. Saadi completed his residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with Medical City Hospital (Dallas).

Dr. George Zoys' specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Zoys has indicated that his clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), knee surgery, and muscle problems. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. Dr. Zoys is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Zoys (or staff) speaks Spanish and Greek. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health.

Dr. Duc Vo is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Vo is rated highly by his patients. His areas of clinical interest consist of shoulder surgery, musculoskeletal problems, and endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. He is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Vo attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In addition to English, Dr. Vo speaks Vietnamese. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health.

Dr. James Brooks is an orthopedist in Dallas, TX. After attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His areas of expertise include knee arthritis, minimally invasive knee surgery, and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Dr. Brooks has a 3.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Brooks accepts. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health.

Dr. Kushal Patel is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Patel include meniscus repair, total shoulder replacement, and knee arthritis. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Patel accepts. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Patel (or staff) is conversant in Gujarati and Hindi. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians.

Dr. Todd Johnson's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Johnson's areas of expertise include hip replacement, knee problems, and musculoskeletal problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Patients gave Dr. Johnson an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more.

Dr. Diane Litke practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her average patient rating is 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Litke accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

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What is Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, expect some pain the first few days as you recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase your future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal your new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done you should be pain-free for many years.